Cheap flights to Athens

Wonders await those who step foot in the ancient city of Athens, home to many of the world’s finest ancient ruins and monuments. One of the best ways to experience all that Athens has to offer is to go on a guided tour where you can pick up some local and expert insights into the city’s ancient gems. Not all in the city is to do with its heritage however; Athens is also a vibrant city with much to offer for the modern visitor. Travelers visiting over the summer must visit the Athens and Epidaurus Festival which goes on from May all the way through to October with music, dancing and much more. Alternatively, if you’re looking to relax and get away from it all you can find countless sandy beaches, most of which are found just south of the city.

Athens International Airport is located around 30 km from central Athens and consists of two passenger terminals. When you have arrived in Athens there are a number of ways to get into the city including by public transport with metro, bus and train services available. Inside the airport itself you can find a wide array of retail shops as well as duty free shopping, while hungry travelers will be pleased with the variety of dining options available. In addition to this, you can connect to free Wi-Fi for up to 45 minutes or log in to an internet kiosk to access the web.

As Greece is in the Schengen Area you won’t need to arrange a visa as a UAE national, and remember that the country is 1 hour behind the UAE so make sure you change your clocks when you land. In Athens you can expect hot weather over the summer with highs of around 33 degrees and temperatures remain relatively mild during the winter months. If you want to drive around and explore the area yourself there are plenty of car rental agencies operating at Athens airport, although there has a decent public transport network which travelers can rely on to get around.